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Kuojen Tsao, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Houston, TX

KuojenTsaoMD

Pediatric (General) Surgery Houston, TX

Fetal Surgery, Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor, Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston

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  • Office

    6410 Fannin St
    1400
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 832-325-7234
    Fax+1 713-512-2221

Summary

  • Dr. KuoJen Tsao is an academic pediatric surgeon based in Houston, TX, with a notable educational background including a fellowship in pediatric surgery completed at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City as well as General Surgery residency at the University of Cincinnati. He completed fetal surgery fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. His experience spans areas such as appendicitis, minimally invasive surgery, trauma and surgical critical care, and fetal surgery. Dr. Tsao has contributed to the medical literature with several recent publications in esteemed journals like JAMA Network Open and the American Journal of Perinatology. In his research endeavors, he has been actively involved in clinical trials focused on appendicitis, fetal surgery, and surgical interventions in premature infants, serving as a principal investigator for clinical trials and studies. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2005
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2028
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2005 - 2008
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2005
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellows American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • First Center Dedicated to Mom and Baby Safety Created by March of Dimes and Partners
    First Center Dedicated to Mom and Baby Safety Created by March of Dimes and PartnersMay 16th, 2017
  • Umbilical Cord Patch Could Be Method for Fetal Spina Bifida Repair
    Umbilical Cord Patch Could Be Method for Fetal Spina Bifida RepairJuly 13th, 2016

Professional Memberships